• Louisiana-Monroe update: The Warhawks have struggled in losses to Tulsa and Clemson, falling by a combined 84-43. The biggest problem has been defending the pass, where they have allowed 626 yards and eight touchdowns in the first two games.

• Warhawks to watch: RB Calvin Dawson ranks 14th in the country in rushing (136 yards per game) and leads a rushing offense that ranks 17th. ... FS Greg James leads the defense with 17 tackles. ... K Cole Wilson was named the specialist of the week in the Sun Belt Conference after converting field goals of 41 and 23 yards against Clemson to bring his streak to 14 straight.

• Texas A&M update: The Aggies might be the most scrutinized Top 25 team. Much of that has to do with the problems they have had against two inferior opponents to get to his point. A&M comes off a 47-45 triple-overtime win over Fresno State in a game the Aggies led 19-0 at halftime.

• Aggies to watch: Senior CB Marquis Carpenter makes his first start since 2005. ... RB Jorvorskie Lane comes off a big game in which he went over 100 yards rushing, and he has five touchdowns in two games. ... QB Stephen McGee hasn't had much passing success, but look for that to change with one of the worst pass defenses in the country coming in.